Coin-separating device.



G. N. HINDS. COLN SEPAHATING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED sPT.2, I915.

Patented Aug. 6, 1918.

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G. N. HINDS.

COIN SEPARATING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED sEP'r.2. 1915 I 1 ,275, 1 55 Patented Aug. 6, 1918'.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE N. HINDs, a

citizen of the United States, residing at to this particular class of articles.

One of the objects of the .invention is to provide a simple device which'will so operate upon, or handle miscellaneous coins, and the like, as to quickly and effectively separate and classify the various denominations, and to deliver each denomination separately from the others. A further object is to provide a device of the character referred to in which the separation and sorting may be carried on continuously.

The invention will be hereinafter fully set I forth and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawing Figure l is a side elevation of a coin separating device, constructed in accordance with the invention. Fig. 2 is a similar view with the casing removed. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectlonal view.

Referring to the drawing, 10 designates a standard or core, of suitable proportions, preferably constructed of sheet metal to form a a cylindrical casing, the ends being closed by caps 11. Extending longitudinally through the core 10, is a supporting rod 12,-one end of said rod being proj ectedthrough the lower.

end cap 11, and provided with a supporting head 13, engaging a base 14, in such manner that the coreis supported in a'vertical position, and free to rotate with respect tosaid' base. The rod 12 is secured to the core 10 in any desired manner, such for'instance, as passing cross rods 15 transversely therethrough, and securing the ends of said cross rods in suitable openings formed in the wall of said core. 1

Encircling the core or standard 10, are a series of helically arranged plates 16, placed one above the other, the inner edges of the plates being rigidly attached to the core or standard in any suitable or desired manner. Said plates are preferably made of sheet metal sufficiently heavy to support the weight of the coins, or the like, without bending,

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while the device is inoperation. Theifp'la't es l6, and their supporting core l0, are: surrounded by a cylindrical casing17, attached to the outer edges of'said plates, in suitajb le manner, and cooperating with the plates to form a plurality of helically arranged chutes. The upper end of the casing 17 is turned inwardly and shaped to form awhopper as shown. Each of theplates is provided with a series of-holes 18, with the exception of the lowermost plate, which is imperforate, the holes in the topmost plate .beingl larger than the corresponding openings invan iof the plates belowit. Likewise, the "second plate, while having smaller =openin'gs fthan' those of the top plate, is providedwith op'enings that are larger than any of thosebel-ow it, the arrangement being such that thesm'allest coins will work through to the bottom plate, and the largest coins will be'retained by the top plate, the coins of intermediate sizes being allowed to pass through the holes 18 until they reach a plate havinggopenings too small for them to pass. Each of the helical chutes terminates ina deliveryf spout l9, and the delivery ends of said spouts are so spaced from each other that the coins delivered by each will not mix with the; coins delivered by the others. Attached to the-casing 17, is an operating handle .20, provided" with a hinge connection which will permit the same'to drop down, parallel wit the casing, when not in use.

In practice, when it isdesired to peratethe "machine for the purpose" of asserting dropping through the openings 18in the respective plates, until they can pass no farther, the respective denominations being readily classified in this manner and'separately discharged by the various spouts 19.

' Having thus explained the nature of my invention, and described an operative manner of constructing and using the same, al-

though without attempting to set forth all of the forms in which it may be made, or all of the forms of its use, what I claim is 1. An improved coin separating device comprising a tubular core, a supporting rod attached to said core and extending longitudinally therethrough, means for rotatably supporting the same, a plurality of helical plates attached to and encircling said core or standard to form channels, said plates having openings therein, the openlngs in each plate being of a size different from having openings therein, the openings 111 each plate being of a uniiorm size difierent from those in the other plates, and means whereby said core orstandard may be oscillated, said channels having independent downwardly directed delivery chutes inclosed within said casing.

3. An improved coin separating device comprising a vertically disposed core or standard, means for rotatably supporting the same, a plurality of helical plates attached to and encircling said core or standard, a casing surrounding said plates and attached to the outer edges thereof, said casing and said plates cooperating to form helical; channels, said casing extending above said channels and having an open top provided with an inturned portion to form a hopper, said helical plates having open- .ings therein, the openings in each plate being of a size different from those in the other plates, and a handle attached to said casing.

4. An improved coin separating device comprising a tubular core, a supporting rod attached to said core and extending longitudinally therethrough, a base in which said rod is rotatably mounted, a plurality of helical separating channels encircling said core or standard and having bottom openings, the openings in each plate being of a size different from those in the other plates, and means whereby said core or standard and said channels may be oscillated.

5. An improved c0in separating device comprising a tubular core, a Supporting rod extended longitudinally through said core or standard and having one end projecting below the same, cross rods uniting said supporting rod and said core or standard, a base in which said supporting rod is rotatably mounted, a plurality of helical separating channels encircling said core or standard, and means whereby said core or standard and said channels may be oscillated.

6. An improved coin-separating device comprising a tubular core, a supporting rod attached to said core "and extending longitudinally therethrough, means for rotatably supporting the same, a plurality of helical plates attached to and encircling said core, a casing surrounding said plates and attached to the outer edges thereof, said casing and said plates cooperating to form helical channels, said plates having openings therein, the openings in each plate-being of a size different from those in the other plates, said channels having independent downwardly directed delivery chutes inclosed within said casing, and means whereby said core or standard may be oscillated.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

GEORGE N. HINDS.

Witnesses F. E. lVIE'DEMANN, J. WV. THoMPsoN.

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